File Extension Library


.DV File Extension

  • Category: Video Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .DV files and how to open them?

Can't open .DV file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .DV file.

What is a .DV file extension?

.DV file extension has been classified as Video Files. The format of .DV file is Binary

.DV is Digital Video File

Recorded video file created by a digital video (DV) camera; saved to the camera's DV tape and uses a standard raw format for the DV video; supported by several video editing programs.

NOTE: The ".dv" extension is also sometimes used for other video formats such as QuickTime-DV or DV-AVI. In these cases, you will need to open them with their respective software programs.

List of all softwares that can open the Digital Video File
Windows
File Viewer Plus
Apple QuickTime Player
Adobe Flash Professional CC
Roxio Creator NXT Pro 6
CyberLink PowerDirector 15 Ultra
CyberLink PowerDVD 17
Microsoft Windows Movie Maker
VideoLAN VLC media player
MPlayer
Mac
Apple QuickTime Player
Apple iMovie 10
Adobe Flash Professional CC
Eltima Elmedia Player
Roxio Toast 17
Roxio Popcorn
VideoLAN VLC media player
MPlayer
Linux
VideoLAN VLC media player
MPlayer

How to fix problems with .DV files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .DV files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .DV file format
  2. You need to check the .DV file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)